Problems with 2008 Toyota Yaris AIR BAGS

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. the manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact was not experiencing a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall...i received this safety recall over six months ago. once again i am waiting too long for a remedy to become available. this is not fair to vehicle owners. we can't even feel safe in our own cars nowadays. no sooner than one recall is completed, another one pops up. it's not right to ask us to squeeze our passengers into the back seat until toyota gets off their behinds and help us. please give toyota a hugh push!

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v169000 (air bags) and 16v340000 (air bags). the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair for longer than six months. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall i took my car in to the toyota dealer (lumberton, n.c.) to get the takata inflators replaced on both drivers and passenger sides. according to the shop foreman, only the passenger side was replaced. i was told that the dealer did not have the parts to replace the drivers side, and that they would call me when the parts arrived. this was several months ago and have not heard anything since.

The air bag light stay on / ac knob not working.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced under a manufacturers recall for the air bags twice, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 64,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. while driving 10 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning and caused the contact to crash into another vehicle. the failure recurred several times. the contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available....updated 09/12/16 *bf updated 09/20/16.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag traction cable needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 72,672. updated 02/10/16*lj *cn

When i tried to roll the window down, by clicking on the button, there was a small fire that caused smoke inside the car. i would also like to verify my breaks and airbags. i would like to make an appointment to bring my car in either monday, tuesday, thursday, or friday.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. while driving approximately 20 mph, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags). the contact sustained injuries to the shoulder that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a body shop, but was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

I was driving southbound on 127 in glencoe kentucky and a deer ran out in front of me almost totaling my whole driver side of my car my air bag never deployed it was a hard hit i could have been hurt if i wasn't wearing my seat belt just getting whiplash. my headlight fender my front number my grille both of my doors and my mirror have to be replaced if possible i want to talk to someone i seen on here that my car has 2 open recalls in my car and i want them fixed as soon as my car gets done being fixed from the shop. i am very unhappy with this car i'm lucky my 2 year old wasn't hurt. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact called the dealer more than three months ago and they placed the contact on a waiting list, but did not specify what number the contact was placed on the list. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v169000 (seats) and 14v168000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repairs. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. ma 08/14/15 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. updated 09/03/15*jb

2008 toyota yaris. consumer writes in regards to air bag recall notice. *smd the consumer would like to get the recall rectified. *jb

My fiance was in a nasty traffic accident. she was rear ended while stopped at a traffic light in her 2008 toyota yaris by a vehicle traveling at around 40-50mph. on impact she stated the seatbelt on the driver's side locked, then unlocked giving more slack as she projected forward, then gained momentum back into the drivers seat (now seated) when the belt locked again with remaining movement . the airbags did not deploy anywhere in the vehicle and the entire trunk was almost pushed into the back seat. furthermore, her mother was in the passenger seat and recalled something similar occurring in the passenger seat as well. needless to say, the vehicle was declared totaled by the insurance company. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v169000 (seats). the contact stated that the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph going around a curve, the vehicle lost power steering. the steering wheel seized and excessive force on the steering wheel was required. as a result, the contact went into oncoming traffic, the vehicle flipped and crashed into a ditch. the air bags failed to deploy. the driver sustained neck and back injuries. a police report was filed of the incident. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number 14v168000 (air bags). the vin was not available. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 93,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the contact was told the remedy for the recall was unavailable. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 130,000. updated 10/10/14*cn the dealer informed the consumer, she/he would have to pay for the diagnosis, since it was unrelated to the recall. updated 10/21/14

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact stated that her vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags) however, after the repair the air bag warning light was still illuminated. the dealer stated that the seat belt and the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 56,326.

I've been in three moderate/serious different accidents and all three times the airbag did not activate. i was lucky not to receive serious injuries but i have bumped my head, eyes, and cheeks on the wheel and even the dashboard of passengers side.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags). however, the parts needed were not available. the contact believes that the manufacturer had exceeded the reasonable amount of time for repair. the dealer stated the part was not available. the manufacturer was made aware of the delay. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 56,736.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact stated that while driving approximate 45 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries reported. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact stated that the air bag warning light indicated that the driver frontal air bag was not activated. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number 14v168000 (air bags). however, the parts were not available. the contact believes that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the second letter would be sent out within one to two months. the letter did not guarantee that the part would be available for repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, a deer jumped out and crashed into the front end of the vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact did not sustain any injuries. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was repaired. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

There was an accident, car was total lost, but the airbag did not work (did not open). .... updated 08/05/14 *bf *tr updated 08/18/2014 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering and brakes suddenly malfunctioned causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and crash into an embankment. the air bags did not deploy. the contact suffered a left knee and back injury during the incident. a police report was filed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 67,000. updated 08/19/14*lj updated 8/28/2017*cn

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the contact became involved in a crash in which the air bags failed to deploy. the vehicle was destroyed in the crash and a police report was filed of the incident. there were no injuries reported. the manufacture was not made aware of the air bag failure. the failure mileage was 30,000. updated 6/10/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle lost traction on ice, and slid into incoming traffic oncoming traffic and was hit on the right front side of the vehicle. the consumer suffered injuries. updated 07/24/14

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact stated that the air bag warning illuminated. the contact mentioned that he received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number 14v168000 (air bag). however, the part was unavailable to do the repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact stated that the air bag and passenger air bag warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact later received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags). the manufacturer had not been made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000.

When the ignition turns on the car passes the initial safety checks. but when driving the " warning light that the driver side air bag has failed " comes on. toyota does not currently have any recall on this defect. but apparently the dealership keeps the failed part in stock. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, he lost control of the vehicle and it slid into oncoming traffic due to inclement weather conditions. the contact stated another vehicle crashed into the front end of his vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was towed to a tow yard. the contact sustained injuries to his back, neck, left elbow, and left knee. the contact also sustained an injury to his lip and chin when he struck the steering wheel. the police reported to the scene and a report was filed. the contact was transported to the hospital by ambulance. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure mileage was 61,706. *tr

My airbag light will not go out and when i researched the problem it seems to be common and should be addressed by toyota. *tr

While my daughters were travelling north on the freeway an oncoming vehicle driven by an elderly lady entered the freeway going in the wrong direction. it was night time and it was raining. the cars in front of them started responding in various ways trying to avoid this vehicle. there were a number of crashes. our vehicle hit the side rail and the vehicle in front of us . the car hit had quite a lot of damage and our vehicle was totaled . it was deemed a no fault accident on our part due to the nature of the incident. our yaris was totaled. completely smashed in front and sides, driver door would not even open yet no air bags deployed. none. the police officer, tow truck driver, other individuals also involved in the incident , as well as my daughters all witnesses to the state of the vehicle, were shocked with this. the vehicle was even difficult to tow. my husband and i were equally distraught at learning these air bags did not deploy in this accident as a friend of our daughter's was recently killed in a similar incident here in virginia when a drunk driver going the wrong way on a road ran in to her. we want to record this with all the appropriate authorities for further investigation. my children were able to walk away but other families may not be so lucky. please investigate this thoroughly as it may save future lives. we can send photos or anything you might require for this investigation. again the car was totaled and no air bags deployed, simply shocking and distressing as this is a basic safety feature nowadays.

The air bags did not deploy in a roll over and front end damage . *tr

I was recently involved in a motor vehicle accident. i was driving down a main road at approximately 37 mph. there was another vehicle (suv) which was stopped at a stop sign. the vehicle pulled out in front of my vehicle and the front end of my vehicle collided with the side of the other vehicle. the front of my 2008 toyota yaris had a lot of damage including the bumper and hood being pushed completely out of place. it did cause bodily injuries to me including an injured back and neck. additionally, i believe i have re-torn ligaments in which i previously had surgically repaired. my major concern is that my airbag did not deploy. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact was crashed into by another vehicle which caused the contact to lose control and crash into a guard rail. the contact mentioned that the air bags failed to deploy. the driver sustained multiple contusions and a police report was filed. the vehicle was repaired. the contact was later made aware of recall nhtsa campaign id number 14v168000 (air bags). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 15,000. !....updated 07/31/14 *bf

2008 toyota yaris. attorney writes on behalf of client regarding failed airbags *tgw the consumer and his wife were involved in a frontal collision, due to the negligence of another motorist. also, the front passenger seat belt and the rear passenger seat belt failed. *jb updated 03/01/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact stated that the abs and air bag warning lights illuminated intermittently but most recently, both warning lights remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed, which located the failure at the abs sensor and the air bag spiral cable. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 39,000 and the current mileage was 61,529. ...updated 04-03-13 *bf

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact stated while driving at speeds of 25 mph, another vehicle entered into his path and the contact crashed into the vehicle. the contact did not report any injuries. the air bags did not deploy. the police arrived and a police report was filed accordingly. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. the dealer was contacted and advised the contact to call the manufacturer. the manufacturer had not yet been contacted when the complaint was filed. the approximate failure and current mileages were 56,200.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact stated while driving at speeds of 28 mph, the contact moved to avoid another vehicle. the contacts vehicle then abnormally accelerated to speeds of 60 mph and he was unable to stop the vehicle by depressing the brakes. the vehicle proceeded to crash into a boulder and the air bags did not deploy upon impact. the contact was not injured and the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. the manufacturer advised an investigator would further inspect the vehicle for a determination of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were 55,000.

2008 yaris tires. *tr

My mother was driving on the on-ramp of i-57 in illinois. her 2008 yaris, hit a patch of ice and her car crashed into the guard rail. she was take by ambulance to the nearest hospital, where she was admitted for 2 days and released to me. during the accident, the air bags did not deploy and the seat belt disengaged causing deep visible purple bursts to her chest through her insulated down jacket. the imprint of the square seat belt buckle is still visible on her chest. she is a senior citizen, and is still in very serious pain. no one else should have to suffer the pain and suffering that my mother is going through now. the car is now in the body shop incurring many thousands of dollars worth of damage. *tr

Vehicle spun around many times out of control on an expressway hitting the guard rail several times striking the front and sides of my vehicle at a speed of 50 mph, during this time, all air bags failed to deploy resulting in injury to driver, which was the lone occupant. *tr

On oct 29, 2008 about 10:00 am my wife was driving our 2008 toyota yaris hatchback, traveling south bound on 7th st. in victorville ca. she was going about 35 miles an hour when a ford f150 truck made an left turn in front of her from the north bound lane my wife collided with this truck. front end collision of the yaris hitting the truck on the passenger front wheel. doing damage to the trucks front right quarter panel. doing a lot of damage to the front end of our 2008 toyota yaris, bending and smashing the whole front bumper, pushing the hood out of place. and causing bodily injuries to my wife, hurting her back, neck, shoulders and right arm. my major concern is that the airbags did not activate or deploy in our 2008 toyota yaris . *tr

During the night of 9/1/2008 i was operating a 2008 toyota yaris when i lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a garage point of impact: 15 total lose. i was injured and have had neck surgery and have chronic pain because of the crash after my surgery. i viewed the pictures of the vehicle i noticed that the air bags didn't deploy on impact and one of the pictures of the inside of the vehicle (the left window guard has a foam type substance connected to it) months later i contacted the insurance company and asked them where the car was after about 6 contacts and 2 months later i received a answer the vehicle was auctioned and shipped too india. i have the contact information but the attorneys i contacted won't touch the case because of the cost and this was the second crash in 6 months and the collision center was told of the air bags not deploying the first time. i have pictures of the vehicle if that will help. i noticed other failures concerning the same type of vehicle, same year i hope that odi will make toyota fix this problem before someone dies in a crash. *tr

This is ridiculous to wait this many years for a fix to these dangers. i demand you force toyota to get a different manufacturer fix for these air bags. i expect a response in 10 business days to email [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).